Fall Maryland Festivals

Barnyard, Band and Booze - Ijamsville, MD - May 3 to Oct 4, 2024
On the first Friday of the month, the farm will be open for a special evening event for adult farm fans! From June to October, they will have a band, various breweries, distilleries, wineries, food and more. BYOB or enjoy an adult beverage purchased from one of the vendors. The Animal Barn will also be open. Bring your blankets, chairs and friends. Each date will feature different vendors and band.

Greek Food, Wine and Culture Festival - Baltimore, MD - May 23 to May 26, 2024
The annual Annunciation Cathedral food, wine & culture festival returns with dance, live music, pastries, food, wine along with cathedral tours and shopping opportunities.

Worcester County Fair - Snow Hill, MD - Aug 9 to Aug 11, 2024
You’ll be met with the aroma of delicious food vendors offering everything from classic favorites to gourmet delights. Walk through rows of vibrant stalls showing handcrafted treasures and unique wares, each telling a story of our community’s creativity and passion. Explore the exhibits, where local talent shines bright, from our agriculture to arts and beyond. Meet with fellow neighbors, friends, and visitors alike as you dive into the heartwarming spirit of Worcester County. With something for everyone, young and old, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss.

Augustoberfest - Hagerstown, MD - Aug 17 to Aug 18, 2024
This annual Oktoberfest pays tribute to the area’s rich German heritage and supports exchange students from its sister city in Wiesel, Germany.

Maryland State Fair - Lutherville-Timonium, MD - Aug 22 to Sep 8, 2024
An annual state fair held at Maryland State Fairgrounds.  Enjoy carnival rides, thoroughbred horseracing, livestock shows, 4H/FFA exhibits, kiddie rides, and great carnival style food. Since 1878.

Maryland Renaissance Festival - Annapolis, MD - Aug 24 to Oct 20, 2024
Weekends through October, come celebrate the past at Revel Grove

National Hard Crab Derby - Crisfield, MD - Aug 30 to Sep 1, 2024
Features live entertainment, music, parade, fireworks, carnival rides, beauty pageant, races, contests and lots of family fun with crafts, arts, and more vendors. Famous for the crustacean race from which it gets its name

Western Maryland Craft Beverage Festival - Frostburg, MD - Sep 1, 2024
Annual festival designed to showcase Maryland’s wineries, breweries, and distilleries

Wine on the Beach - Ocean City, MD - Sep 6 to Sep 7, 2024
Head to the Inlet, where wine offerings and regional cuisine abound, plus arts and crafts vendors, micro-brews for purchase, live music and more!

Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival - McHenry, MD - Sep 6 to Sep 7, 2024
Arts festival features beautifully handcrafted works by local and regional artisans, more than 200 wines from local and national wineries, live entertainment, food, wine pairing dinners and more. Benefits HART for Animals and Garrett Lakes Arts Festival.

Chestertown Jazz Festival - Chestertown, MD - Sep 6 to Sep 7, 2024
Jazz performances are held throughout Kent County

Bethesda Row Arts Festival - Bethesda, MD - Sep 7 to Sep 8, 2024
Bethesda Row’s Arts and Entertainment District is transformed into an outdoor art gallery, featuring more than 200 juried fine arts and crafts from artists around the nation.

Reisterstown Festival - Reisterstown, MD - Sep 7 to Sep 8, 2024
Watch the parade, enjoy the Beer Garden, listen to lots of live music, with plenty of family and kids fun, foods, drinks, crafts, arts, and more.

OC Bikefest - Ocean City, MD - Sep 11 to Sep 15, 2024
Vendors, merchandise, food, concerts & entertainment!

Anne Arundel County Fair - Crownsville, MD - Sep 11 to Sep 14, 2024
Enjoy the farm animals, exhibits, contests, carnival midway, entertainment, family atmosphere, agriculture education, 4-H exhibits and auction at this traditional county fair.

Maryland Steam Historical Society Show - Upperco, MD - Sep 12 to Sep 15, 2024
Enjoy the display of steam engines, tractors and gas engines, a flea market, antique cars, food, tractor pulls and equipment demonstrations. Free event, open to the public

Charles County Fair - La Plata, MD - Sep 12 to Sep 15, 2024
Exhibits as varied as livestock, arts and crafts, great entertainment, special events and activities for all ages including pig races, carnival and pony rides

Harford Plein Air Festival - Bel Air, MD - Sep 12 to Sep 15, 2024
The Harford Plein Air Festival is an annual juried plein air painting competition and art sale in Harford County hosted by the Maryland Center for the Arts. Artists from all over the U.S. apply to be accepted into the festival.

The Great Frederick Fair - Frederick, MD - Sep 13 to Sep 21, 2024
Features a carnival midway, nightly grandstand entertainment, and international award winning agricultural exhibits

Washington Ukrainian Festival - Silver Spring, MD - Sep 13 to Sep 15, 2024
Enjoy a celebration of Ukrainian culture through the arts and cuisine. Free parking and free admission

DogFest - Reisterstown, MD - Sep 14, 2024
The Baltimore Humane Society puts on this one day walk-a-thon. Lots of games, fun, vendors and activities for the family and your pets. You can also meet dogs and cats up for adoption!

In the Street Festival - Frederick, MD - Sep 14, 2024
Over 30 years downtown Frederick has hosted this event on Market Street. Lots of food, fun, entertainment for over 75,000 festival goers.

Maryland Seafood Festival - Annapolis, MD - Sep 14 to Sep 15, 2024
Open rain or shine, the festival features live toe-tapping music, kids fun, vendors arts and crafts, great food and drink, cooking demonstrations, and lots of contests.

Maryland Wine Festival - Westminster, MD - Sep 14, 2024
Sample over 150+ Maryland wines, enjoy a juried art show, listen to live music, snack on locally made food and artisanal cheeses, and more! Get a commemorative wine glass with sampling from all participating wineries! There is also a VIP package, and designated drivers get in for a reduced rate. Children under 12 get in free with a paid adult ticket. Held at the Carroll County Farm Museum. There is parking available onsite, plus free handicap-accessible shuttles from Carroll Community College and the Carroll County Office Building.

Days End Farm Horse Rescue Benefit Concert - Woodbine, MD - Sep 14, 2024
Days End Farm Horse Rescue’s annual fundraiser – Enjoy popular food trucks, beer & wine, lawn games, and farm tours to meet rescue horses – there is something for the whole family!!

Bowie International Festival - Bowie, MD - Sep 14, 2024
Travel around the world in a day. Enjoy international foods, music, dance performers, international bands and more. Free admission!

Baltimore Rhythm Festival - Baltimore, MD - Sep 14, 2024
Celebrates rhythm in its many forms in an event dedicated to “Peace Through Music” and features performances, workshops, vendors, and jam sessions

Six Flags America Fright Fest - Upper Marlboro, MD - Sep 14 to Oct 27, 2024
Enjoy the spookiness of Thrills by Day and Fright by Night. There is no “leisurely stroll” during Fright Fest. And terror isn’t confined to haunted attractions. Weekends only.

Fairy Market and Harvest Celebration - Parkton, MD - Sep 15, 2024
Celebrate Halloween at the Royal Rabbit Vineyards. Come in costume for a costume contest. Live music, vendors, dancing, wine tasting and more

Calvert County Watermen’s Festival - Solomon, MD - Sep 15, 2024
Watch this spectacular event with work boats and charter boats competing in a Boat Docking Contest, while enjoying live entertainment, refreshments for sale and much more

Hispanic Festival - Adelphi, MD - Sep 15, 2024
Celebrate the rich heritage of Hispanic communities and families with entertainment, music, food, games and crafts

Upperco Music Festival - Upperco, MD - Sep 18 to Sep 21, 2024
Bluegrass & traditional country music festival includes camping, craft beer, workshops, vendors, jamming, band competition. Both 4-day and single-day tickets available

High Zero - Baltimore, MD - Sep 19 to Sep 22, 2024
A music festival of live experimental improvised music with lots of performers.

Baltimore Comic Con - Baltimore, MD - Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2024
Considered “America’s Greatest Comic Book Convention” is held annually at the Baltimore Convention Center.

MD Folk Festival - Salisbury, MD - Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2024
Features the best local folk musicians covering different types of music

The Big Dill - Baltimore, MD - Sep 21, 2024
Welcome to the world’s biggest brine bash complete with pickle companies, full country music concert, custom cocktails, food trucks, outdoor games, mascots, contests, and so much more

Shore Craft Beer Fest – OCtoberfest - Ocean City, MD - Sep 21, 2024
Experience a craft beer festival featuring only local craft beers brewed on the Shore while enjoying the beauty of Ocean City in the off-season

Calvert County Fair - Prince Frederick, MD - Sep 25 to Sep 29, 2024
Calvert CountyÂ’’s long agricultural heritage and history is celebrated yearly with an old-fashioned county fair. See farm animals, displays of all kinds, demonstrations and delicious Southern Maryland cooking

Blues on the Bay - Ocean City, MD - Sep 25, 2024
Join the Coastal Hospice at Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill for an evening of live music, coctails and heavy hor d’oeuvres all to benefit The Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice

Charm City Fringe Festival - Baltimore, MD - Sep 26 to Oct 6, 2024
The annual Charm City Fringe, Baltimore’s 11-day festival of experimental theater and performance art, returns to the Bromo Arts District with more than 90 performances by artists from all over North America

Westminster Fall Fest - Westminster, MD - Sep 26 to Sep 29, 2024
Features a parade, fun run, craft vendors, food court and fun in City Park.

Chesapeake Film Festival - Easton, MD - Sep 27 to Sep 29, 2024
The annual program focuses on stories about the Maryland region and local communities

Frederick’s Oktoberfest - Frederick, MD - Sep 27 to Sep 28, 2024
Oktoberfest bier, bratwurst, dancing, live music and children’s activities to benefit Frederick County charities and local organizations. Hosted at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Friday is 21+ only.

Winestock Festival - Rising Sun, MD - Sep 28, 2024
Food, wine & beer, and live music

Maryland Microbrewery Festival - Westminster, MD - Sep 28, 2024
An annual event at Union Mills Homestead. Features continuous live music, entertainment, historic site, ample parking, a variety of breweries and beers, food vendors, craft vendors, and brewing seminars.

Fall Harvest Festival - Havre de Grace, MD - Sep 28 to Sep 29, 2024
Enjoy Harford County’s original Fall festival with apple cider pressing & butter making, pumpkin painting and scarecrow making and hayrides, craft vendors and demonstrations of historical trade, live bluegrass music, food and kids’ activities.

Washington Grove Fall Festival - Washington Grove, MD - Sep 28, 2024
Thirty talented artisans will be showing and selling their beautiful creations on the green in historic Washington Grove. Food trucks, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, live music, petting zoo and much more make for terrific Saturday fun

Rocktobierfest - Rockville, MD - Sep 28, 2024
Rocktobierfest features two stages of entertainment, including German and rock music, German food, artisans, kids activities, and beverages for sale by local breweries. This annual event attracts more than 5,000 people to Rockville Town Center

Fells Point Fun Festival - Baltimore, MD - Oct 4 to Oct 6, 2024
Over 10 bands perform in live stage entertainment. Lots of family fun, vendors of arts and crafts, kids activities, food, drinks, and more. Admission is free – reserve some parking nearby and walk into this festival. This festival has been running for over 50 years!

Multi-Cultural Festival and Oktoberfest - Columbia, MD - Oct 4 to Oct 6, 2024
Oktoberfest with beer garden on Friday night, and multi-cultural festival over the weekend.

Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival - St Michaels, MD - Oct 4 to Oct 6, 2024
Small craft, big fun. Join small boat enthusiasts and unique watercraft

Fall Fest with Oysters - Rock Hill, MD - Oct 5, 2024
A celebration of family, community and oysters. Enjoy music, crafts, food and fun on Main Street in Rock Hall which includes a kids’ court and more, rain or shine

Taste of Bethesda - Bethesda, MD - Oct 5, 2024
Taste of Bethesda returns and will bring nearly 50 restaurants and multiple stages with music and cultural entertainment and kid’s corner. Admission to Taste of Bethesda is free. Tickets will be sold on-site for food, tickets are $5 for 4 tickets

Brunswick Railroad Days - Brunswick, MD - Oct 5 to Oct 6, 2024
A unique festival that celebrates the city’s railroad heritage as one of the largest rail yards in the nation. Visit the Brunswick Railroad Museum, enjoy entertainment, food and, of course, trains.

Oakland Mills Fall Festival - Columbia, MD - Oct 5, 2024
Free admission to this festival held rain or shine

Darlington Apple Festival - Darlington, MD - Oct 5, 2024
One day crafts festival in the small town of Darlington, Harford County. Festival celebrates all things “apple,” offering entertainment, art, country market, refreshments, and much more

Harvest Festival at Agricultural History Farm Park - Derwood, MD - Oct 5, 2024
Enjoy some down-home fun on the farm with old-time crafts, activities, music, and food. Montgomery ParksÂ’ Agricultural History Farm Park is situated on 455 acres of land and serves as a historic farm site as well as a modern farming activity center

Frederick Fall Festival - Frederick, MD - Oct 5, 2024
Celebrate local agricultural heritage. Sat. morning tractor pull; Sun. afternoon cake auction and kiddie pedal pull. Hayrides, farm exhibits, demos, animals, food, & crafts. Hands-on crafts, games, & candle-dipping

Hurlock Fall Festival and Train Rides - Hurlock, MD - Oct 5, 2024
The parade kicks off on Main St at 10am; train rides from Hurlock to Federalsburg leave the station on Gay Street at 11am, 12:30pm, 2, 3:30 and 5pm ($8 Round Trip). Enjoy food, music, fishmobile, bubble show, zoo to you, scales & tales display, pony rides, more

Das Best Oktoberfest - Timonium, MD - Oct 5, 2024

La Plata Fall Festival - La Plata, MD - Oct 6, 2024
Live music, petting zoo, train rides, craft and food vendors and fun for all!

Takoma Park Street Festival - Takoma, MD - Oct 6, 2024
Features local artists, and crafters who offer paintings, pottery, silk-screening, stained glass, woodworking, textiles and ceramics along with plenty of food trucks.

Silver Spring Arts and Crafts Fall Fair - Silver Spring, MD - Oct 6, 2024
Come start your holiday shopping early with arts & crafts vendors.

Autumn Glory Festival - Oakland, MD - Oct 9 to Oct 13, 2024
An annual event with two large parades, live music concerts, band competitions, art exhibits, craft shows and of course plenty of foods. Come celebrate the beauty of fall foliage, now running for over 50 years!

Endless Summer Cruisin’ - Ocean City, MD - Oct 10 to Oct 13, 2024
Massive car show with over 2000 hot rods, custom cars, trucks and more, plus vendors

Autumn Reggae Wine and Music Festival - Mt Airy, MD - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
Enjoy your favorite Linganore Wines while relaxing and listening to live bands, sampling authentic island cuisine, and hand-crafted artisan goods.

Fairyfest at Adkins Arboretum - Ridgely, MD - Oct 12, 2024
Bring your wings for a day of magic. Follow a trail of fairy houses along enchanted forest paths, hunt for gnomes in the Funshine Garden, and join in a meadow maypole dance. Natural materials will be on hand for making an array of magical crafts.

Catoctin Colorfest - Thurmont, MD - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
Arts & Crafts show featuring 300 well known and respected artists from across the US. One of the largest outdoor craft shows on the East Coast is held as the area’s vibrant leaves are changing.

Nanticoke River Jamboree - Vienna, MD - Oct 12, 2024
Through historic craftspeople, docents in period dress, an open hearth cooking demonstration by African American interpreters, Native life skills and the history of the Eastern Shore waterways, visitors can immerse themselves in over 350 years of history.

Easton Beer Fest - Easton, MD - Oct 12, 2024
40+ craft brewers offering unlimited samples of nearly 90 beers. Live music, vendors, food, games and more.

Savor Bowie - Bowie, MD - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
Complimentary wine tastings, food vendors, exhibitors and artisans, music and other entertainment! Former fundraiser was an Oktoberfest

Hops and Harvest Festival - Columbia, MD - Oct 12, 2024
Showcases the finest craft beer, music, and food.

Havre de Grace Oktoberfest - Havre de Grace, MD - Oct 12, 2024
Free admission. A family friendly event with German beer/wine and German entertainment.

Hancock’s Resolution Fall Festival - Pasadena, MD - Oct 13, 2024
Bring the family and build a scarecrow and a corn husk doll, plus folk music and harvest dinner.

Oktoberfest at the Kentlands - Gaithersburg, MD - Oct 13, 2024
Wine-tasting featuring local Maryland vineyards and retailers, a traditional Beer Garden, food vendors and German entertainment. Live entertainment, artists and crafters, free horse-drawn wagon rides, apple cider pressing, traditional Oktoberfest crafts for children, and nonprofit vendors. Along Main Street, there are four more stages of entertainment featuring variety bands and community groups, an extended business expo, strolling entertainers, mini golf, children’s crafts, inflatables, and plenty of restaurants and retail establishments to explore. Noon to 5 PM. Admission and parking are free.. Satellite parking at 101 Orchard Ridge Drive

Garden Glow at Ladew Gardens - Monkton, MD - Oct 16 to Oct 19, 2024
Unique celebration of fall featuring illuminated sculptures, hundreds of glowing jack oÂ’ lanterns, live music, and food & spirits. Garden Glow also features educational programs including animal presentations!

Good Beer Festival - Salisbury, MD - Oct 18 to Oct 19, 2024
Over 100 different craft beers and unlimited tastings from master brewers. Features live music and other fun activities. Held at the Pemberton Historical Park.

Balkan Chestnut Festival - Clinton, MD - Oct 19, 2024
Culture, music, dance, and food

Holly Trilogy Heritage Food Fair - Baltimore, MD - Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2024
Savor the authentic Russian foods, prepared by the parishioners, browse the import kiosk, visit the children’s corner, and enjoy the dance groups and musical ensembles. Plus, tour the historic church to view a structure dating back to the 1860Â’s.

Baltimore Running Festival - Baltimore, MD - Oct 19, 2024
Over 5 distance options for runners of all abilities, with the finishing line at the Inner Harbor, plus an UnderArmour shirt for all participants!

Hereford Fall Festival - Hereford, MD - Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2024

American Indian Festival at Patuxent River Park - Upper Marlboro, MD - Oct 19, 2024
Celebrate Native American Indian culture and heritage with live traditional music, dancing, storytelling, archery, exhibits and crafts.

Tilghman Island Day - Tilghman, MD - Oct 19, 2024
Arts and nautical crafts, boat building demonstrations, oyster shucking, crab picking and a look at the life of a waterman. The watermen’s boat docking contest is always a highlight

Wine on the Water at Kurtz’ Beach - Pasadena, MD - Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2024
Spend the weekend at Kurtz’s Beach in Pasadena for the annual Wine On The Water, an all-encompassing festival that features a variety of vendors, musicians and attractions.

U.S. Oyster Festival, Maryland - Leonardtown, MD - Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2024
An annual festival at St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Lots of great food and oysters cooked in many different and unique ways. Also live entertainment, demonstrations, and fun for over 50 years.

Berlin Oktoberfest - Berlin, MD - Oct 19, 2024
Music, German food, craft vendors, annual Fall sidewalk sale, beer garden, games and activities such as face painting, scarecrow making, pumpkin painting and others for the kids. Annual cornhole tournament at Burley Tavern. Free parking at Berlin Intermediate School with shuttle to downtown.

Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt - Frederick, MD - Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2024
Annual event on the third weekend in October. Free admission. Hours are 11 to 6 pm on Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sunday. Enjoy the great food, lively German music, historic demonstrators, and hand-made products from many art and craft vendors hosted by the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation at the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum.

Sunfest - Ocean City, MD - Oct 24 to Oct 27, 2024
Free admission to this event that features great food, live music, hayrides, and lots of fun things to do. ;Held at the inlet lot on the south end of the boardwalk.

OC-Toberfest - Ocean City, MD - Oct 24 to Oct 27, 2024
A celebration of October and Halloween with a beach maze, pet parade, Great Pumpkin Race and Halloween costume party for kids. Events vary by day.

BARCStoberfest - Baltimore, MD - Oct 26, 2024
BARCStoberfest 2021 will feature a few dog and cat oriented events over the month at various locations. Contests, beer, adoptable animals, and more!

OysterFest at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - St Michaels, MD - Oct 26, 2024
Celebrate the Chesapeake oyster featuring Sip, Slurp, & Savor! Live music, boat rides, retriever demos, oysters and local fare, oyster stew competition, cooking demos, childrenÂ’s activities. Rain or shine.

Silver Springs Holiday Crafts, Desserts and Sweets Festival - Silver Spring, MD - Oct 27, 2024
Get the little ones ready for Halloween. Dress them up and bring them for the Costume Parade while they enjoy all the sweets and you enjoy the arts and crafts.

Maryland Irish Festival - Timonium, MD - Nov 8 to Nov 10, 2024
A cultural event with workshops, demonstrations, traditional food, Irish Dancers, live music, food, beer, and arts and crafts.

National Harbor Tree Lighting and Fireworks - Oxon Hill, MD - Nov 11 to Dec 30, 2024

Winterfest of Lights - Ocean City, MD - Nov 21 to Dec 31, 2024
The Winterfest of Lights will be an expanded walking tour that takes you through thousands of sparkling holiday lights and many animated light displays located along a paved path in Northside Park. Sip hot chocolate, take a photo with Santa, visit the gift shop and enjoy the array of holiday exhibits – including many surprises. Come see the 50-foot Christmas tree put on a show for you and soak up all of the holiday spirit at Winterfest of Lights.

Christmas Village in Baltimore - Baltimore, MD - Nov 23 to Dec 24, 2024
Explore Baltimore’s authentic German Christmas market at West Shore Park. Shop with local vendors, enjoy food and drinks, and enjoy activities, rides, tastings and more

Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K - , MD - Nov 28, 2024
Pick your city – Baltimore City, Towson, Bel Air, Westminster, Arnold, Ellicott City or virtual – and run a 5k on Thanksgiving. Feel free to dress up!

Turkey Chase - Bethesda, MD - Nov 28, 2024
Run in person or virtually

Festival of Trees - Lutherville-Timonium, MD - Nov 29 to Dec 1, 2024
A fundraiser for the Kennedy Krieger Institute, this festival features nearly 900 trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses decorated by local families, organizations and businesses. Enjoy vendors, visits with Santa, and more during this annual three day event, which dates back to 1990.

Merriweather Symphony of Lights - Columbia, MD - Nov 29 to Jan 4, 2025
A drive through light show featuring over 300,000 bulbs on a one mile course, with select walk through nights. Tune your radio to 105.5FM for information and holiday music while you are there. The Symphony of Lights has been a time-honored Howard County holiday tradition enjoyed by many for over 25 years. Once hosted by, and still in part benefitting, Howard County General Hospital (it also benefits the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission).

OktoBEARfest - Baltimore, MD - Oct 21 to Oct 22, 2023
Enjoy unlimited sampling of 80+ seasonal brews, plus wine, seltzer, and cider sampling, live music, local vendors, and, of course, all-day admission to the Zoo.

Dorchester Out of the Darkness Walk for Awareness - Hurlock, MD - Oct 21, 2023
Suicide prevention starts with you! Walk to fight suicide and raise awareness about mental health. Funds raised by the walk benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, plus a memorial table to honor loved ones and resource tables both before and after the walk

Sailwinds Park East Kite Festival - Cambridge, MD - Oct 15, 2023
Free festival features kites of all shapes and sizes. Bring your own kite, buy one, or watch expert kite flyers, plus bungee bounce, face painting, food, music and more

ARToberFEST - Stevensville, MD - Oct 7, 2023
Enjoy this celebration of local food, music, artisans and breweries in historic Stevensville.

Rotary Oktoberfest of Carroll County - Westminster, MD - Oct 7 to Oct 8, 2023
Fundraising event held by the four Rotary Clubs of Carroll County at Danele Shipley Memorial Arena. Enjoy family friendly activities and authentic German food, beer and live music. Plenty of contests including the Lederhosen & Dirndl competition, Chicken Dance contest and Polka Dance contest. There will be pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, face painting, magic shows, games and balloon sculpting for kids. Football tent ensures you don’t miss the action over the weekend. General admission is $10, with those wearing authentic German attire and children ages 10 and under free – or save $2 with 5 nonperishable donation for the animal rescue.

Queen City Film Festival - Cumberland, MD - Oct 5 to Oct 8, 2023
Four days of screenings of films from around the world. QCFF categories are: Animation, Appalachian, Cult, Documentary, Horror/SciFi, Kids/Family, LGBT, and Music

Homestead Gardens Fall Festival - Davidsonville, MD - Sep 30 to Oct 22, 2023
Annual fall festival, with attractions for everyone. Open Saturdays and Sundays.

Oktoberfest at Blue Ruin - Cambridge, MD - Sep 30, 2023
German-style food, specialty beers, Das Boot Beer-Chugging Team Challenge with prizes!

Old Stein Inn Oktoberfest - Edgewater, MD - Sep 17 to Nov 5, 2023
Oktoberfest kickoff party is 6-10 pm with German music on the accordian, food and more. Celebration continues select dates thereafter.

Olde Mother Brewing Oktoberfest - Frederick, MD - Sep 16 to Oct 3, 2023
Rockwell and Olde Mother cohost. Food trucks, steins and beer from both brands, live music and more

Native American Festival - Vienna, MD - Sep 16, 2023
The Native American Festival features traditional dancers, singers, drumming, crafts, artists’ demonstrations, authentic Native food, a large silent auction and more. This pow-wow is organized by the Nause Waiwash Band of Indians, made up of descendants of local Nanticoke Indians.

Vegan SoulFest - Baltimore, MD - Aug 19 to Aug 20, 2023
Lots of exhibitors, guest speakers, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and more about the vegan lifestyle will be at Clifton Park. Free to the public – bring your lawn chairs!

Zoo Lights at the Maryland Zoo - Baltimore, MD - Nov 18 to Jan 1, 2023
A brilliant seasonal spectacle is coming to the Zoo again this winter! Drive or walk through a festival of lights shaped like wildlife and your face might just light up too. Plus, get that warm glowing feeling inside knowing you are supporting the Zoo’s animal care and conservation work. They’ve also expanded the walking path this year—now including Schaefer Plaza, the Farm Yard, and the train station! Advanced reservations are required and Zoo Members save $5 on all ticket types.

Maryland Good Sam Fall Rally - Frederick, MD - Oct 28 to Oct 30, 2022
Activities include a theme parade, ice cream social, parade of flags, games and crafts, and even bingo (aka samgo).

Takoma Langley Crossroads Food Crawl - Takoma Park, MD - Sep 17, 2022
Enjoy the international flavors of the Crossroads. Over twenty vendors including local restaurants and food vendors serving their best dishes. Enjoy craft vendors, mainstage performances, kids’ entertainment. Previously the Night Market, it has been moved up to the afternoon.

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Lutherville-Timonium, MD - Oct 29, 2021
Annual festival serving up more than 60 beers, 40 bourbons, lots of BBQ, live music and more

Harvest Festival at Riverdale House Museum - Riverdale Park, MD - Oct 9, 2021
Decorate your own pumpkin, create autumn crafts, snack on seasonal treats, and play to win prizes. Take a peek inside to peer into the past and learn about the people who lived at Riversdale long ago. Refreshments and activities available while supplies last.

Brews and Bivalves - Laurel, MD - Oct 9, 2021
A day of craft beer, oysters—buck-a-shuck, fried, grilled, and baked, Casino-style and fundraising fun to benefit the Oyster Recover Partnership. Plus, new beer releases, live music, local ice cream (made with Jailbreak Brewery beer), and more.

Rocktober Fest - Cordova, MD - Oct 2, 2021
Live music at Triple Creek Winery. There will be plenty of beer, wine, burgers, and hotdogs

Honey Harvest Festival - Cockeysville, MD - Oct 2 to Oct 3, 2021
Visit 8 educational stations where you will learn about native bees, honeybees, pollinators and more! Meet the Honey Queen, make crafts, play games, check out animal encounters, make cider, visit the 1850s Tenant House, visit with local beekeepers, shop with vendors and more!

Maryland Pumpkin Festival - Frederick, MD - Oct 2 to Oct 3, 2021
Annual event with a corn maze, hay slides, farm animals, pumpkin patch, pig races, live music and of course a great pumpkin patch. Also has a Pumpkin Princess Storytime, pumpkin hunt, candy shoot, and some painting and sculpturing demonstrations.

Anne Arundel Craft Show - Crownsville, MD - Oct 2 to Oct 3, 2021
Canceled for 2022. Normally: Hundreds of local artists with handcrafted goods, at the Anne Arundel Fairgrounds

Hops 2 Grapes Craft Beer, Wine and Whiskey Festival - Bel Air, MD - Oct 1 to Oct 2, 2021
Enjoy craft beer, local and international wines, whiskey, morning yoga, live music and food trucks. Enjoy a 165 acre farm in rural Bel Air, MD, and experience the best Maryland has to offer.

American Legion Post 39 Oktoberfest - Bel Air, MD - Sep 24, 2021
Oktoberfest with German food, beer, and music. there will also be vendors, money wheel, prize wheel, kids activities, and build a scarecrow.

Artisans Festival at Wye Mills - Wye Mills, MD - Oct 3, 2020
Enjoy and explore the many art forms on display including paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, prints, fiber arts and so much more

Baltimore Book Festival - Baltimore, MD - Nov 1 to Nov 10, 2019
A celebrations of books, with demonstrations, readings, stage shows and more.

Witches and Wizards Weekend - Baltimore, MD - Oct 26 to Oct 27, 2019
Over this weekend young witches and wizards are encouraged to delve into a world of sorcery and witchcraft, dress as their favorite witch or wizard, learn how to make edible “potions,” make wands and more

Harvest at the Hill Festival - Ellicott City, MD - Oct 19, 2019
Manor Hill Farm is hosting their annual Harvest at the Hill Festival on their 54-acre farm in Ellicott City. Featuring Manor Hill beer, live music, food trucks, yard games, and farm fun!

Bark in the Park Talbot County - Easton, MD - Oct 13, 2019
The annual Bark in the Park for Talbot Humane features a timed 5K fun run-walk, Dog Show, K9 demos, kids activities, delicious food, live music, games, local artisans and much more.

Joppatowne Arts Festival - Joppa, MD - Oct 12, 2019
Handmade arts and crafts, food trucks, and live music. Rain or shine, This event was formerly known as the Waterfront Arts and Crafts

Italian Food and Wine Festival - St Michaels, MD - Oct 12, 2019
The 10th Annual Italian Wine & Food Festival takes place over Columbus weekend under tents at Simpatico, Italy’s Finest. Taste over 70 different Italian wines and limoncellos, enjoy fabulous Italian food, music and more

Grape Harvest Festival - Thurmont, MD - Oct 12, 2019
Tours of a harvest-season winery (this year is Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery), with a lesson on how grapes are processed, what wine making equipment is used, and how the harvest process goes. Live music and pizza too!

Heritage Harvest Festival at Soleado Lavender Farm - Dickerson, MD - Oct 6, 2019
Canceled for 2020, look for their return in 2021. Normally: Free two day, annual event hosted by Heritage Montgomery showcases artisanal farms

Riverside WineFest at Sotterley - Hollywood, MD - Oct 5 to Oct 6, 2019
Canceled for 2021, look for their return in 2022. Normally: Enjoy Maryland wines at this National Historic Landmark

Crabtoberfest - Cambridge, MD - Oct 5, 2019
Canceled for 2020, look for their return in 2021. Normally: Food, beer, live music and fun await you! Enjoy the traditional cuisine of both Germany and the Eastern Shore, including steamed crabs, at the Governor’s Hall at Sailwinds Park.

Maryland Lighthouse Challenge - Havre De Grace, MD - Sep 21 to Sep 22, 2019
Canceled for 2024, look for their return in 2025. Normally: This challenge involves visiting 13 Maryland lighthouses, with a souvenir at each one, and a special souvenir if you visit all 11 of the “mandatory” lighthouses! Address is for Concord Point Lighthouse, the first on the clockwise line-up